Malayalee News
The first team in the finals of the IPL is known today. In the first qualifier, Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals will take on the Hardik Pandya – led Gujarat Titans today.
Gujarat, which was formed only this year, has advanced with an unexpected leap in the tournament. Rajasthan Royals will go for their second title. The match will be played at 7.30 pm at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Wriddhiman Saha is giving the team a strong start as an opener with captain Hardik Pandya in fine form.
Along with Shubhman Gill, Matthew Wade and David Miller, finisher Rahul Thewatia also strengthens Gujarat’s batting.
In response, Rajasthan’s wealth is stability. Sanju’s strength lies in the excellent form of Jaiswal, the loyal midfielder Devdutt Padikkal and the tournament’s top scorer Jose Butler.
But Ashwin, who has miraculously changed with the bat and the ball, is Rajasthan’s top scorer in a responsible fight.
In bowling, Rajasthan dominates. With the pace of Trend Bolt, Yusvendra Chahal, the former wicket-taker of the tournament, and R.K. Ashwin is strong. Rasheed Khan and Saikishore are Gujarat’s strongest batsmen, though they have yet to take a big wicket.
The team that loses today as the top two finishers will have a chance to play one more match. If they win the Lucknow-Bangalore match in the second qualifier, they can advance directly to the final.
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